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Seasonal Eating Benefits: Why Eating In-Season Produce May Improve Health
Have you ever noticed how a perfectly ripe summer peach tastes completely different than one bought in the middle of winter? Or how the first strawberries of the season seem...
Seasonal Eating Benefits: Why Eating In-Season Produce May Improve Health
Have you ever noticed how a perfectly ripe summer peach tastes completely different than one bought in the middle of winter? Or how the first strawberries of the season seem...
Can Seed Oils Increase Sunburn Risk? How Dietary Fats Affect Skin Health and Sun Exposure
For decades, we’ve been taught to fear the sun: cover up, avoid midday light, and rely heavily on sunscreen for protection. But the sun itself is not the enemy. Sun...
Can Seed Oils Increase Sunburn Risk? How Dietary Fats Affect Skin Health and Sun Exposure
For decades, we’ve been taught to fear the sun: cover up, avoid midday light, and rely heavily on sunscreen for protection. But the sun itself is not the enemy. Sun...
Homemade Eggshell Toothpaste: A Simple Way to Reuse Your Eggshells
Learn how to make homemade eggshell toothpaste using finely ground eggshell powder, coconut oil, and a few simple ingredients. A practical, low-waste way to reuse leftover eggshells instead of throwing...
Homemade Eggshell Toothpaste: A Simple Way to Reuse Your Eggshells
Learn how to make homemade eggshell toothpaste using finely ground eggshell powder, coconut oil, and a few simple ingredients. A practical, low-waste way to reuse leftover eggshells instead of throwing...
Symptoms Are Not the Enemy
Guest Contributor: Dr. Alex Orton, ND at havenholistichealth.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ There's only one disease. This is the cure. You have been at war with your body for your whole life. Well,...
Symptoms Are Not the Enemy
Guest Contributor: Dr. Alex Orton, ND at havenholistichealth.com ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ There's only one disease. This is the cure. You have been at war with your body for your whole life. Well,...
What to Do With Eggshells: 7 Simple Ways to Use Them (Instead of Throwing Them Away)
If you go through a lot of eggs each week, you’ve probably wondered what to do with all those leftover shells. Instead of throwing them away, here are simple, practical...
What to Do With Eggshells: 7 Simple Ways to Use Them (Instead of Throwing Them Away)
If you go through a lot of eggs each week, you’ve probably wondered what to do with all those leftover shells. Instead of throwing them away, here are simple, practical...
How Livestock Drug Use Impacts Human Health, Antibiotic Resistance, and the Environment
This is Part 3 of a deep dive into drug use in conventional animal agriculture. So far, we’ve covered how these drugs became embedded in the system—and what happens after...
How Livestock Drug Use Impacts Human Health, Antibiotic Resistance, and the Environment
This is Part 3 of a deep dive into drug use in conventional animal agriculture. So far, we’ve covered how these drugs became embedded in the system—and what happens after...
Do Drug Residues End Up in Meat, Milk, and Eggs? Understanding MRLs and Food Testing Gaps
In Part 1, we broke down how drug use has become a routine part of conventional meat production, and why the system depends on it. But that understanding naturally leads...
Do Drug Residues End Up in Meat, Milk, and Eggs? Understanding MRLs and Food Testing Gaps
In Part 1, we broke down how drug use has become a routine part of conventional meat production, and why the system depends on it. But that understanding naturally leads...
Drug Use in Livestock: Why Antibiotics and Other Drugs Are Used in Modern Animal Agriculture
Drugs are used extensively in today’s conventional livestock production systems From chickens and pigs raised in confinement operations (CAFOs), to beef and dairy cattle in feedlots, to even conventional honeybee...
Drug Use in Livestock: Why Antibiotics and Other Drugs Are Used in Modern Animal Agriculture
Drugs are used extensively in today’s conventional livestock production systems From chickens and pigs raised in confinement operations (CAFOs), to beef and dairy cattle in feedlots, to even conventional honeybee...
Are Brown Eggs Healthier Than White Eggs? 🥚 The Truth About Egg Color
Are brown eggs healthier than white? Uncover the truth about egg color, nutrition, and flavor at Nourish Food Club | Join us for insights!
Are Brown Eggs Healthier Than White Eggs? 🥚 The Truth About Egg Color
Are brown eggs healthier than white? Uncover the truth about egg color, nutrition, and flavor at Nourish Food Club | Join us for insights!
Why Is Sourdough Bread Good For You?
Learn if is sourdough bread good for you with Nourish Food Club covering fermentation, flour quality, digestion, and metabolic impact.
Why Is Sourdough Bread Good For You?
Learn if is sourdough bread good for you with Nourish Food Club covering fermentation, flour quality, digestion, and metabolic impact.
Many Pesticides Were Never Properly Tested by the Government
Nearly 30 years after a federal mandate, many pesticides still haven’t been properly tested for their effects on human endocrine health. --------------------------------------------------- Cheap food production in the modern conventional system...
Many Pesticides Were Never Properly Tested by the Government
Nearly 30 years after a federal mandate, many pesticides still haven’t been properly tested for their effects on human endocrine health. --------------------------------------------------- Cheap food production in the modern conventional system...
The Health Effects of Pesticides: What Chronic Exposure Does to Your Body
It’s naïve to assume that chemicals specifically designed to disrupt biological systems out on fields come without consequences for our own biology. When we attempt to control nature through chemistry,...
The Health Effects of Pesticides: What Chronic Exposure Does to Your Body
It’s naïve to assume that chemicals specifically designed to disrupt biological systems out on fields come without consequences for our own biology. When we attempt to control nature through chemistry,...
Pesticide-Coated Seeds: The Hidden Source of Chemical Exposure in Food
Key Points: > Many modern crop seeds are coated with pesticides before planting > This “upstream” pesticide use is largely untracked and not regulated > Seed coatings often contain multiple...
Pesticide-Coated Seeds: The Hidden Source of Chemical Exposure in Food
Key Points: > Many modern crop seeds are coated with pesticides before planting > This “upstream” pesticide use is largely untracked and not regulated > Seed coatings often contain multiple...
Does GMO Wheat Exist? Not Yet. But Soon.
GMO wheat isn’t yet grown in the US, but it was approved for use in 2024 so its just a matter of time before yet another toxic ingredient is added...
Does GMO Wheat Exist? Not Yet. But Soon.
GMO wheat isn’t yet grown in the US, but it was approved for use in 2024 so its just a matter of time before yet another toxic ingredient is added...
Glyphosate Resistance Is Growing, and Here Comes Glufosinate
Glyphosate now has a backup partner in crime. Meet glufosinate. Both glyphosate and glufosinate are broad-spectrum herbicides, meaning they’re designed to kill almost any plant they touch. They’re not selective,...
Glyphosate Resistance Is Growing, and Here Comes Glufosinate
Glyphosate now has a backup partner in crime. Meet glufosinate. Both glyphosate and glufosinate are broad-spectrum herbicides, meaning they’re designed to kill almost any plant they touch. They’re not selective,...
Why Folic Acid Is Added to Flour (And the Health Concerns)
Most people have no idea that nearly every loaf of bread, tortilla, muffin, or bagel they buy contains added synthetic folic acid. While this government policy may have started with...
Why Folic Acid Is Added to Flour (And the Health Concerns)
Most people have no idea that nearly every loaf of bread, tortilla, muffin, or bagel they buy contains added synthetic folic acid. While this government policy may have started with...
Stop Chasing Protocols: The Foundations First Approach to Health
Guest Contributor: Dr. Alex Orton, ND at havenholistichealth.com ------------------------------------------------------------ Most alternative health approaches are dead ends. Functional medicine. Biohacking. Esoteric protocols on internet forums. On paper, these approaches look good....
Stop Chasing Protocols: The Foundations First Approach to Health
Guest Contributor: Dr. Alex Orton, ND at havenholistichealth.com ------------------------------------------------------------ Most alternative health approaches are dead ends. Functional medicine. Biohacking. Esoteric protocols on internet forums. On paper, these approaches look good....
Iron-Fortified Flour: The Hidden Health Risks of Synthetic Iron in Enriched Wheat
Once a nutrient-rich dietary staple, bread today can make many people feel unwell. While several factors may contribute (including pesticide residues like glyphosate, seed oils, and preservatives), one rarely discussed...
Iron-Fortified Flour: The Hidden Health Risks of Synthetic Iron in Enriched Wheat
Once a nutrient-rich dietary staple, bread today can make many people feel unwell. While several factors may contribute (including pesticide residues like glyphosate, seed oils, and preservatives), one rarely discussed...
Healthiest Way To Eat Eggs: Best Cooking Methods + What to Avoid
Learn the healthiest way to eat eggs, including cooking methods to use and what to avoid. Nourish Food Club explains how preparation affects egg quality.
Healthiest Way To Eat Eggs: Best Cooking Methods + What to Avoid
Learn the healthiest way to eat eggs, including cooking methods to use and what to avoid. Nourish Food Club explains how preparation affects egg quality.
Heritage Wheat: Benefits, Nutrition And How It Compares To Modern Wheat
Explore heritage wheat nutrition, benefits, and how it compares to modern wheat. Nourish Food Club breaks down flavor, fiber, digestibility, and the value of ancient grains.
Heritage Wheat: Benefits, Nutrition And How It Compares To Modern Wheat
Explore heritage wheat nutrition, benefits, and how it compares to modern wheat. Nourish Food Club breaks down flavor, fiber, digestibility, and the value of ancient grains.
Is Sourdough Bread Healthy? 8 Science-Backed Benefits of Traditional Sourdough
Sourdough is all the rave right now, but what does it actually mean, and why do so many people say they digest it better than modern bread? A deep dive...
Is Sourdough Bread Healthy? 8 Science-Backed Benefits of Traditional Sourdough
Sourdough is all the rave right now, but what does it actually mean, and why do so many people say they digest it better than modern bread? A deep dive...
How to Spot Fake Sourdough: The 3 Types of Sourdough Explained
Not all sourdough is created equal. And truthfully, most of the sourdough in the US is fake. That’s because in the US, the word “sourdough” has no legal definition. That...
How to Spot Fake Sourdough: The 3 Types of Sourdough Explained
Not all sourdough is created equal. And truthfully, most of the sourdough in the US is fake. That’s because in the US, the word “sourdough” has no legal definition. That...
Example Day of Eating: How to Hit Your RDAs Through Whole Foods (No Supplements Required)
If metabolism matters, micronutrients matter. In the last post, we covered why vitamins and minerals are not optional extras, they are required for your body to convert your food into...
Example Day of Eating: How to Hit Your RDAs Through Whole Foods (No Supplements Required)
If metabolism matters, micronutrients matter. In the last post, we covered why vitamins and minerals are not optional extras, they are required for your body to convert your food into...
How to Meet Your Vitamin and Mineral Needs Through Food (Not Supplements)
People talk a lot about avoiding toxins these days, and rightfully so. Compounds that interfere with the body’s normal processes can absolutely impair health. But there’s another widespread issue we...
How to Meet Your Vitamin and Mineral Needs Through Food (Not Supplements)
People talk a lot about avoiding toxins these days, and rightfully so. Compounds that interfere with the body’s normal processes can absolutely impair health. But there’s another widespread issue we...
Pasture-Raised Eggs Meaning: Labels, Standards, And How To Choose The Best
Learn what pasture-raised eggs really mean, how labels fall short, why feed matters, and how to choose eggs with real transparency.
Pasture-Raised Eggs Meaning: Labels, Standards, And How To Choose The Best
Learn what pasture-raised eggs really mean, how labels fall short, why feed matters, and how to choose eggs with real transparency.
What Are Corn And Soy Free Eggs? Benefits, Taste, And What To Look For
Find out what corn and soy free eggs mean, why they matter for your health, and how to choose truly clean, healthy eggs for your family.
What Are Corn And Soy Free Eggs? Benefits, Taste, And What To Look For
Find out what corn and soy free eggs mean, why they matter for your health, and how to choose truly clean, healthy eggs for your family.
How to Create Your Own Perfect Personal Diet (And Stop Dieting Forever)
Guest Contributor: Dr. Alex Orton, ND This guest blog post was written by Dr. Alex Orton, a naturopathic doctor with over 10 years of experience in holistic health. Dr. Orton...
How to Create Your Own Perfect Personal Diet (And Stop Dieting Forever)
Guest Contributor: Dr. Alex Orton, ND This guest blog post was written by Dr. Alex Orton, a naturopathic doctor with over 10 years of experience in holistic health. Dr. Orton...
PUFAs Explained: Understanding Fats In The Modern Diet
Learn what PUFAs are, how they affect your health, and why low-PUFA foods matter. Find clean, low PUFA food choices at Nourish Food Club.
PUFAs Explained: Understanding Fats In The Modern Diet
Learn what PUFAs are, how they affect your health, and why low-PUFA foods matter. Find clean, low PUFA food choices at Nourish Food Club.
The “Vital Farms Egg Scandal” Isn’t a Scandal, It’s a Wake-Up Call
The so-called “Vital Farms Egg Scandal” has opened many people’s eyes to a reality that’s been hiding in plain sight: the modern food system is built on corn and soy...
The “Vital Farms Egg Scandal” Isn’t a Scandal, It’s a Wake-Up Call
The so-called “Vital Farms Egg Scandal” has opened many people’s eyes to a reality that’s been hiding in plain sight: the modern food system is built on corn and soy...
Is Linoleic Acid Really Essential? (an Omega 6 PUFA)
We’re often told certain nutrition “truths” as one-line headlines, without ever being encouraged to ask why. One examples is: “Linoleic acid is an essential fatty acid.” But what does essential actually mean?...
Is Linoleic Acid Really Essential? (an Omega 6 PUFA)
We’re often told certain nutrition “truths” as one-line headlines, without ever being encouraged to ask why. One examples is: “Linoleic acid is an essential fatty acid.” But what does essential actually mean?...
How Polyunsaturated Fats (PUFAs) Impair Metabolism and Energy Production
Together let's understand why the PUFAs in seed oils (and high intakes of conventional pork/chicken/eggs) can change how your body makes energy. The first thing to understand is that not...
How Polyunsaturated Fats (PUFAs) Impair Metabolism and Energy Production
Together let's understand why the PUFAs in seed oils (and high intakes of conventional pork/chicken/eggs) can change how your body makes energy. The first thing to understand is that not...
Glycine: The Anti-Inflammatory Amino Acid Most Diets Are Missing
Most conversations about inflammation focus on "antioxidants", supplements, or eliminating entire food groups.Far less attention is paid to the signaling role of amino acids, particularly glycine, one of the most metabolically important...
Glycine: The Anti-Inflammatory Amino Acid Most Diets Are Missing
Most conversations about inflammation focus on "antioxidants", supplements, or eliminating entire food groups.Far less attention is paid to the signaling role of amino acids, particularly glycine, one of the most metabolically important...
Saturated Fat Was Never the Villain: Why Cholesterol Became the Wrong Target
We were told saturated fats were the bad guys, and that “heart-healthy” polyunsaturated fats would save us. But that story was wrong. New research (and the re-analysis of old research)...
Saturated Fat Was Never the Villain: Why Cholesterol Became the Wrong Target
We were told saturated fats were the bad guys, and that “heart-healthy” polyunsaturated fats would save us. But that story was wrong. New research (and the re-analysis of old research)...
Are Pasture-Raised Eggs Better? What the Label Really Means
When you hear the term “pasture-raised,” what do you picture? Hens roaming freely on green grass. Sunshine. Fresh air. Bugs and plants. A natural life that produces a better egg. But...
Are Pasture-Raised Eggs Better? What the Label Really Means
When you hear the term “pasture-raised,” what do you picture? Hens roaming freely on green grass. Sunshine. Fresh air. Bugs and plants. A natural life that produces a better egg. But...
The Unintended Consequences of Clean Energy on Your Nutrition
Is “Clean Energy” Quietly PUFA-ing Our Food? Most people know why seed oils are a problem. They’re extremely high in the unstable polyunsaturated fat linoleic acid, an omega-6 that slows...
The Unintended Consequences of Clean Energy on Your Nutrition
Is “Clean Energy” Quietly PUFA-ing Our Food? Most people know why seed oils are a problem. They’re extremely high in the unstable polyunsaturated fat linoleic acid, an omega-6 that slows...
Is Flour Bad for You? The Truth About Modern, Processed Wheat
You hear it everywhere today: “bread is bad,” “flour is unhealthy,” “gluten is toxic.” And now every recipe on the internet seems to be flour-free or gluten-free. Okay… but what...
Is Flour Bad for You? The Truth About Modern, Processed Wheat
You hear it everywhere today: “bread is bad,” “flour is unhealthy,” “gluten is toxic.” And now every recipe on the internet seems to be flour-free or gluten-free. Okay… but what...
How to use Ancient Grains and Heritage Wheat
Flour used to be a staple in our ancestors’ diets. But over time, three major food system shifts have changed it dramatically: Modern wheat has been genetically altered to maximize...
How to use Ancient Grains and Heritage Wheat
Flour used to be a staple in our ancestors’ diets. But over time, three major food system shifts have changed it dramatically: Modern wheat has been genetically altered to maximize...
When Regenerative Agriculture Goes Industrial, And Why We Said No
Lately, I’ve been reflecting on how much the pasture-raised and regenerative agriculture movement has grown, and that’s something to celebrate! More people than ever are asking questions about where their...
When Regenerative Agriculture Goes Industrial, And Why We Said No
Lately, I’ve been reflecting on how much the pasture-raised and regenerative agriculture movement has grown, and that’s something to celebrate! More people than ever are asking questions about where their...
How Linoleic Acid and Oxidized Fats Fuel Headaches
There are many reasons headaches happen: muscle tension from stress, dehydration or electrolyte imbalance, even eye strain from screens. But one major factor is often overlooked: the types of fats in...
How Linoleic Acid and Oxidized Fats Fuel Headaches
There are many reasons headaches happen: muscle tension from stress, dehydration or electrolyte imbalance, even eye strain from screens. But one major factor is often overlooked: the types of fats in...
The Healthiest Way to Cook Eggs: Tips for Maximum Nutrition
Did you know that how you cook your eggs can impact how much nutrition your body actually absorbs? Eggs are nature’s perfect food, but the method you choose can make...
The Healthiest Way to Cook Eggs: Tips for Maximum Nutrition
Did you know that how you cook your eggs can impact how much nutrition your body actually absorbs? Eggs are nature’s perfect food, but the method you choose can make...
Grass-Fed vs. Grain-Fed Beef: The Metabolic Health Difference You Can See and Taste
Grain-fed cattle raised in feedlots aren’t just fatter… they show the same metabolic warning signs we associate with diabetes in humans. In fact: the way a cow lives (what it...
Grass-Fed vs. Grain-Fed Beef: The Metabolic Health Difference You Can See and Taste
Grain-fed cattle raised in feedlots aren’t just fatter… they show the same metabolic warning signs we associate with diabetes in humans. In fact: the way a cow lives (what it...
The Truth About Lab-Made Meat (and Why Regenerative Farming Is Better)
Lab-made meat is being hailed as the future of food. Influencers are calling it more ethical, more sustainable, and better for the planet. But step back for a moment. Do...
The Truth About Lab-Made Meat (and Why Regenerative Farming Is Better)
Lab-made meat is being hailed as the future of food. Influencers are calling it more ethical, more sustainable, and better for the planet. But step back for a moment. Do...
How Modern Animal Feed and Seed Oils Changed the Fat in Your Eggs, Meat, and Body
The fatty acid makeup of the human body has changed. Meaning, you are literally built differently than your great-great-grandmother. And when your body’s building blocks change, so does your biology....
How Modern Animal Feed and Seed Oils Changed the Fat in Your Eggs, Meat, and Body
The fatty acid makeup of the human body has changed. Meaning, you are literally built differently than your great-great-grandmother. And when your body’s building blocks change, so does your biology....
Are 'Corn and Soy Free Eggs' a scam?
The unfortunate reality is that many brands advertising “corn and soy free” eggs are kind of missing the mark. Yes, removing corn and soy from chicken feed can help avoid...
Are 'Corn and Soy Free Eggs' a scam?
The unfortunate reality is that many brands advertising “corn and soy free” eggs are kind of missing the mark. Yes, removing corn and soy from chicken feed can help avoid...
PUFAs and Seed Oils: Why These Fats Damage Your Metabolism and Overall Health
This post is a PUFA deep dive. You’ll learn what they are, how they affect your health, and how to avoid them, so you can feel empowered to make better...
PUFAs and Seed Oils: Why These Fats Damage Your Metabolism and Overall Health
This post is a PUFA deep dive. You’ll learn what they are, how they affect your health, and how to avoid them, so you can feel empowered to make better...
Pork and Metabolism: How This Vitamin B1‑Rich Meat Boosts Energy
Pork is an underrated superfood for your metabolism. When you think of nutrient‑dense meats, you probably picture beef or chicken. But here’s a surprising fact: pork is one of the...
Pork and Metabolism: How This Vitamin B1‑Rich Meat Boosts Energy
Pork is an underrated superfood for your metabolism. When you think of nutrient‑dense meats, you probably picture beef or chicken. But here’s a surprising fact: pork is one of the...
How to Eat a Low PUFA Diet (& Why You Should)
Thinking about switching to a low PUFA diet? You’re not alone. More people are waking up to the idea that not all fats are created equal. Polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs),...
How to Eat a Low PUFA Diet (& Why You Should)
Thinking about switching to a low PUFA diet? You’re not alone. More people are waking up to the idea that not all fats are created equal. Polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs),...
Why Omega‑3 Enriched Eggs Aren’t as Healthy as You Think
This is a controversial opinion, but here it is: it’s time to move on from omega‑3 enriched eggs. They aren’t as natural as they sound, are not really 'health foods',...
Why Omega‑3 Enriched Eggs Aren’t as Healthy as You Think
This is a controversial opinion, but here it is: it’s time to move on from omega‑3 enriched eggs. They aren’t as natural as they sound, are not really 'health foods',...
Why We Say No to Soy: The Hidden Costs of Soy in Eggs, Meat, and Milk
The unfortunate reality is that soy is the backbone of modern livestock feed.Not because it’s the best for animals or humans, but because it’s a cheap protein source and is...
Why We Say No to Soy: The Hidden Costs of Soy in Eggs, Meat, and Milk
The unfortunate reality is that soy is the backbone of modern livestock feed.Not because it’s the best for animals or humans, but because it’s a cheap protein source and is...
Is Chicken Still a Healthy Protein? Here’s What Most People Don't Know
Let's have a chicken chat. Chicken is a great source of dietary protein and contains valuable nutrients like Vitamin B3 and Vitamin B6. In fact, it contains more of both...
Is Chicken Still a Healthy Protein? Here’s What Most People Don't Know
Let's have a chicken chat. Chicken is a great source of dietary protein and contains valuable nutrients like Vitamin B3 and Vitamin B6. In fact, it contains more of both...
